Leadership Training That Transforms Front-Line Managers Into Confident, Effective Leaders

Developed By Experts With 100+ Years of

Combined Leadership Experience.

Why Foundations of

Leadership?

  • Boost productivity and combat burnout

  • Build a resilient, high-performing team

  • Cultivate confident, effective leaders at all levels

Leadership Training That Transforms Front-Line Managers Into Confident, Effective Leaders

Why Foundations of Leadership?

  • Master conflict resolution skills that transform workplace tensions into productive team collaboration.

  • Build stress-resilient leadership through proven coping strategies and self-care practices that maintain peak performance under pressure.

  • Develop accountability-driven leadership that transforms failures into growth opportunities and builds high-performing teams.

  • Master servant leadership principles that build trust and empower teams through humility, active listening, and collaborative empowerment strategies.

Don’t let leadership challenges and inefficiencies hinder your business

Organizations often find leaders at multiple levels trapped in a cycle of constant firefighting instead of driving progress.

This leads to inefficiencies such as poor decision-making, disengaged teams, and a lack of clear direction.

High turnover rates, as a symptom of these deeper issues, contribute to lost productivity and increased costs. Overly stressed and burned-out leaders struggle to lead effectively, creating a ripple effect that hampers growth and success across the entire organization.

LEADERSHIP GAPS

How Companies Miss Opportunities for Growth

When companies focus too heavily on organizational structure without equal attention to leadership development, they risk creating a leadership gap.

This gap occurs when leaders aren't equipped with the tools and strategies to effectively manage challenges and drive progress.

As a result, teams may struggle with

  • Unclear direction

  • Poor decision-making

  • Unresolved conflicts

These issues lead to inefficiencies that ripple throughout the organization, ultimately holding it back from its full potential.

When conflicts go unresolved, they fester and slowly erode team morale and productivity. This deterioration can lead to strained relationships, increased employee turnover, and diminished overall organizational effectiveness.

Without proper guidance and resources, leaders often find themselves lacking the tools to take ownership of challenges or learn from setbacks, which ultimately stunts both personal and organizational growth.

Without proper stress management and resilience- building techniques, the pressures of leadership often lead to burnout and ineffective decision-making.

By not leveraging the advantages of humility and servant-style leadership, these companies miss out on the deep trust, empowerment, and collaboration that drive true organizational success.

These leadership gaps can cripple a company's potential in today's competitive business world.

A high-performing, adaptable organization is within reach!

Imagine a workforce that thrives under pressure, adapting to challenges with ease through effective conflict management and personal accountability.

Picture leaders who inspire loyalty and consistently achieve peak performance from their teams by applying humility and servant-style leadership principles.

Envision an organization that excels in any situation, quickly adjusting to changes in the market or industry by utilizing proven stress management and resilience-building strategies.

This level of organizational excellence is within reach with the Foundations of Leadership Courses, designed to equip your leaders with the skills necessary to fill leadership gaps and foster a high-performing culture.

Master four key areas to unlock exceptional leadership

Conflict Recognition and Management

Maximum Personal Ownership for Leaders

Stress Management, and Building Resilience

Humility and Servant-Style Leadership

The path to exceptional leadership lies in mastering the four critical areas of leadership excellence. By learning from over a century of combined leadership experience, the leaders in your organization will gain invaluable insights into effective leadership practices.

Our courses apply proven strategies from both the military and civilian realms, providing a comprehensive approach to leadership development that addresses the unique challenges of today's business environment.

The Foundations of Leadership Courses

The Foundations of Leadership Courses are designed for those in leadership roles or preparing to assume them. By increasing the leadership capabilities and confidence in these individuals, your organization gains a more complete and timely path to reaching its full potential.

Participants will master the crucial skills every leader needs, including:

Conflict Recognition and Management

Maximum Personal Ownership for Leaders

Stress Management, and Building Resilience

Humility and Servant-Style Leadership

All supported by downloadable audio files, in-depth personal development reviews, and direct coaching sessions.

Discover What Our Courses Offer

MODULE 1:

Conflict Recognition and Management

Learn to identify and effectively manage conflicts within teams and organizations. You’ll learn to recognize conflict cues, apply various conflict management techniques, and utilize emotional intelligence to navigate challenging situations.

MODULE 2:

Maximum Personal Ownership for Leaders

Study the resounding effects of accountability, learning from failures, and developing personal growth plans and how they enhance leadership effectiveness and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

MODULE 3:

Stress Management, and Building Resilience

Together we’ll focus on stress awareness, stress reduction strategies, and resilience-building for leaders. You’ll learn to recognize stress symptoms, implement healthy and effective coping mechanisms, and develop self-care practices to maintain well-being and lead more effectively under pressure.

MODULE 4:

Humility and Servant-Style Leadership

Discover the power of humility and servant-style leadership in fostering trust, collaboration, and respect within teams. This module covers active listening techniques, leading by example, and implementing servant-style leadership principles to empower team members and drive organizational success.

Choose the Right Option for You

Foundations of Leadership Mastery Program

GOLD

  • Complete Access to:
    • Humility and Servant-Style Leadership
    • Stress Management and Building Resilience
    • Maximum Personal Ownership for Leaders
    • Conflict Recognition and Management
  • Downloadable Audio Files for Each Lesson
  • In-depth review of Personal Development Plan
  • 4 Modules of Course Content
  • 24 Video Lessons
  • PLUS 3 1-on-1 30-minute Video Sessions Directly with Ed (To Be Used Within 12 Months of Purchase)
  • 10 Fifteen Minute "Phone a Friend" sessions directly with Ed ($600 Value. To Be Used Within 12 Months of Purchase)
  • Certificate of Completion
$1,600
Transformative Leadership Series

SILVER

  • It should be complete access to:
    • Conflict Recognition and Management.
    • Stress Management and Building Resilience ($400 Value)
  • Complete Lifetime Access to the Program
  • Downloadable Audio Files for Each Lesson
  • 2 Modules of Course Content
  • 13 Video Lessons
  • 5 Fifteen Minute "Phone a Friend" sessions with Ed ($300 Value)
  • Certificate of Completion
$800
Leadership Essentials

BRONZE

  • Complete Lifetime Access to the Program
  • Downloadable Audio Files for Each Lesson
  • Lifetime Access to Digital Downloads, Worksheets, and Exercises
  • 6 Video Lessons
  • Certificate of Completion
$400

For institutional, group, or bulk purchasing inquiries, please contact [email protected] to receive a custom quote

Meet Ed Heyward

As a retired Marine with over 26 years of service, I've dedicated my career to leadership development. I've been fortunate to lead and work alongside diverse teams across various organizations and industries during my time in the military and beyond. This experience has given me a deep appreciation for the challenges leaders face and the critical importance of developing strong, capable individuals at all levels.

My journey has taught me that effective leadership combines discipline, adaptability, and continuous learning. I've seen firsthand how the principles I learned in the Marines can be successfully applied to the business world, and I'm passionate about sharing these insights with others. My goal is to help organizations like yours build resilient, high- performing teams by equipping your leaders with practical, battle-tested strategies for success.

FAQs

How do I know this course will work for my organization?

Based on decades of experience across various industries and organizations, the Foundations of Leadership Courses are guaranteed to significantly enhance leaders' capabilities for the present and future. With focused training on Conflict Recognition and Management, Personal Ownership, Stress Management Techniques, and the principles of Humility and Servant-Style Leadership, participants will develop enduring skills essential for navigating complexities and fostering sustainable success in the evolving landscape of leadership.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes! We want you to feel confident in your investment. Try going through any of the programs for up to 14 days. If you decide it's not the right fit, simply email us for a full refund. Note that refunds become unavailable once you complete 25% or more of the program you purchased.

How long will this course take to complete?

The core content can be completed in about in 3-4 hours, but we didn't design this course to be something you take once and never return to. We created it as a resource students can come back to over and over as they progress through different stages in their leadership journey.

Is leadership training just "touchy-feely" stuff?

Leadership training is far more than just soft skills, and it’s certainly not all about an aggressive approach. It's about developing practical, actionable strategies to improve team dynamics, enhance productivity, and drive results. Turnover rates often reflect deeper issues within the organization like symptoms of ineffective leadership and unresolved conflicts. For those in operational roles, strong leadership skills are essential for addressing these underlying challenges, effectively leading teams, and ultimately achieving long-term success in any organization.